Not long ago I posted the top items I wanted to obtain this year. I recently acquired two of the items from my list, sorta. A french rolling pin and a large cooking pot. If you remember I really wanted a cast iron enameled pot. These pots are not cheap to come by. However, not… Continue reading Kitchen Essentials – Thinking Outside the Box
Author: Chef Ria
2014 Kitchen Shopping Guide
I have a small kitchen, so I need to make great use of the space I have. I don't own a lot of appliances and I kinda prefer it that way. I'm of the mind-set that less is more. However, I also, believe in using the right tool for the right job. Below are a… Continue reading 2014 Kitchen Shopping Guide
Top picks of 2013
As we embark on a new year, I wanted to look at the most popular post of the previous year. These are the post that you made most popular. So, here are your top picks. #5. Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini: I can see why this one made the top 5. Only 3 ingredients… Continue reading Top picks of 2013
Yeast Rolls – Thanksgiving Flop
I don't typically cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal. This year it was Pepper 'Steak', Macaroni and Cheese, Yellow Cupcake with Hot Chocolate Icing. Some reason this year I really wanted my Grandmother's Yeast Roll. She used to make the best rolls, flavorful, moist and buttery. mmm, I can still taste them. And the smell, OMG… Continue reading Yeast Rolls – Thanksgiving Flop
Sweet Potato Hummus
Fall means only one thing around my house, Football. While I may love the changing of the leaves, the mosquitoes going away or my sexy fall boots. My Mister doesn't care for any of that. All he wants to do is sit in front of the TV with his remote and snacks. Pee-wee, High… Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus
Skinny Bitch – Book Review
It took me a while to consider reading this book. My first impression was that it was just another diet book. I don't care to read nahn-nuther diet book, besides I'm not a fan of diets. I believe we should eat to live and enjoy it. After much conveniencing I place the book on… Continue reading Skinny Bitch – Book Review
Me Time Lemonade
"Summertime and the livin' is easy, Fish are jumping and the cotton is high". That must be one of my most favorite songs to sing. Not saying I'm the best singer, but that has never stopped me. Just ask any of my friends. Nothing goes perfectly with summer than tart yet sweet lemonade. One of … Continue reading Me Time Lemonade
Quinoa Salad
Since I have come to learn about this little seed. I loved buying Quinoa Salads at my local farmers market. You should have known it would only be a matter of time, before I got tired of paying for it and would make my own version. This makes for a perfect hot summer dish as… Continue reading Quinoa Salad
Breakfast Hash
This is my go to meal when I want to feed several people or if I need leftovers for lunch. Pair it with eggs in the morning and have a great way to start your day. Although this is listed as a breakfast item, I have been known to whip this up for lunch as… Continue reading Breakfast Hash